Yankee Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Prospect Avenue Spite House
Circa 1880
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 19, 2012
1. The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House Marker
The first notable tenant was Horace Ruble, Minister to Switzerland, head of the Republican Party of Wisconsin for many years and former editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel. He is also known for bringing noted actress Sarah Bernhardt to the United States.
Designated March 15, 1987
National Register of Historic Places
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1888.
Location. 43° 2.775′ N, 87° 53.836′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Yankee Hill. It is on North Prospect Avenue (State Highway 32) north of East Juneau Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1223 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Diederichs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of Solomon Juneau's Log Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Immanuel Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); The First Unitarian Church of Milwaukee (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Jason Downer House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 27, 2011
2. The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House
Marker is located to the right at the top of the stair.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,502 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
